HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2011-01 legislation/increase allowable truck haul weights & development of a truck Heavy Haul Corridor
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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Agenda Date Requested:
February 14.2011
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Requested By:
Ron Bottoms
Source of Funds:
Department:
Administration
Account Number:
Report:
Resolution: X Ordinance:
Amount Budgeted: Nt A
Exhibits: Opposing Heavy Haul Corridor Resolution
Amount Requested:
Exhibits: Supporting Heavv Haul Corridor Resolution
Budgeted Item: YES NO
Exhibits
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION
Attached are two resolutions, one opposing any legislation increasing the truck haul weights within the City of La
Porte and the other resolution supporting legislation that would increase the truck haul weights within the City of La
Porte, including a heavy haul corridor(s).
Action Required bv Council:
Approve resolution opposin2 or supportin2 legislation that would increase truck haul weights and the
deve ill nt ofa truck heavy haul corridor(s) in the City of La Porte.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2011-
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT INCREASES THE
MAXIMUM TRANSPORT HAULED OVER ROADWAYS IN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TO INCLUDE A HEAVY HAUL CORRIDOR(S); FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, legislation is being proposed to allow trucks to increase their haul capacity
from 80,000 pounds to 100,000 pounds along certain roadways within the City of La
Porte;
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte recognizes that local industry would benefit from
increasing the weight limits on transport hauled within the City of La Porte and
surrounding region;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City of La Porte supports legislation that would increase the haul weights
for trucks within the City of La Porte; including Heavy Haul Corridors.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City
Council is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the
time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times
during which this resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and
confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective upon its passage and approval.
Passed by the City Council this 14th day of February, 2011.
CITY OF LA PORTE
Louis R. Rigby
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Harris
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED:
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Clark Askins
Assistant City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 2011- () I
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING ANY LEGISLATION THAT INCREASES THE
MAXIMUM TRANSPORT HAULED OVER ROADWAYS IN THE CITY OF LA
PORTE, TO INCLUDE A HEAVY HAUL CORRIDOR(S); FINDING
COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF.
WHEREAS, legislation is being proposed to allow trucks to increase their haul capacity
from 80,000 pounds to 100,000 pounds along certain roadways within the City of La
Porte;
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte is concerned about the safety of our citizens as a result
of increasing the haul weights;
WHEREAS, the City of La Porte is concerned about the effects to the transportation
infrastructure from the additional haul weights;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE:
Section 1. The City of La Porte opposes any legislation that would increase the haul
weights for trucks within the City of La Porte; including Heavy Haul Corridors.
Section 2. The City Council officially finds, determines, recites and declares that a
sufficient written notice of the date, hour, place and subject of this meeting of the City
Council is posted at a place convenient to the public at the City Hall of the City for the
time required by law preceding this meeting, as required by the Chapter 551, Tx. Gov't
Code; and that this meeting has been open to the public as required by law at all times
during which this resolution and the subject matter thereof has been discussed,
considered and formally acted upon. The City Council further ratifies, approves and
confirms such written notice and the contents and posting thereof.
Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective upon its passage and approval.
Passed by the City Council this 14th day of February, 2011.
ATTEST:
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Sharon Harris
Assistant City Secretary
APPROVED:
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Clark Askins
Assistant City Attorney
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Mayor